Parliament sitting, 4 April 2022

116 sections · 14th Parliament · Official Report, 4 April 2022, Vol 95, Issue 60 · Open in the reader

  1. PERMISSION TO MEMBERS TO BE ABSENT
  2. ASSENT TO BILLS PASSED
  3. Announcement by Speaker
  4. Measures to Dampen Inflationary Pressures or to Help Singaporeans Cope Given Higher Prices
  5. Update on Government's Study to Enhance Criminal Legal Aid
  6. Impact of Rising Interest Rate Outlook on Household Debt Situation in Singapore
  7. Review of Safe Management Measures with Stability after COVID-19 Omicron Virus Wave
  8. Streamlining Vaccination-differentiated Safe Management Measures for Coffee Shops and Canteens
  9. Efforts at Engaging Different Groups for Best Way Forward for Section 377A of Penal Code
  10. Singapore's Study into Feasibility of Nuclear Energy to Meet our Energy Needs
  11. Encouraging Younger Singaporeans to Take Up Trade Jobs such as Licensed Electricians and Plumbers
  12. Measures to Help Police Protect Public and Guide Individuals at risk of Being Drawn into Knife-related Crimes
  13. Adoption Rate of Outcome-based Contracting for Public Sector Security Service Buyers
  14. Review on Projected Number of Migrant Domestic Workers Given COVID-19 Disruptions and Ageing Population
  15. Protocol for Students who Test COVID-19-positive with Self-administered Antigen Rapid Tests Prior to School Academic Assessment
  16. Deadline for Designated Smoking Corners to be Removed from Hawker Centres and Food Establishments
  17. Shutdown of Anti-SMS Spoofing Registry
  18. Increase in Reports of Elder Abuse and Neglect during COVID-19 Pandemic
  19. Number of Applicants for SGUnited Mid-Career Pathways Programme
  20. Impact of Higher Electricity and Ingredient Prices on Earnings of Hawkers
  21. Clarification by Senior Minister of State for Health
  22. Inflation and Business Costs
  23. The Establishment of a Public Defender’s Office
  24. Adoption of Children Bill
  25. Extradition (Amendment) Bill
  26. Extradition (Amendment) Bill
  27. Clarification by Member
  28. Financial Services and Markets Bill
  29. Adjournment of Debate
  30. Adjournment
  31. Public Transport Vouchers to Encourage More to Switch to Public Transport Given Spike in Oil Prices
  32. Effect of Recent Energy and Fuel Price Hikes on Public Transport Costs and Measures to Prevent Flow-through Cost Increases to Commuters
  33. Review of ComCare Payouts Given Inflation
  34. Rejections of Applications to Renew Social Service Office Support
  35. Removal of Maximum Annual Subsidy Cap under Seniors Mobility and Enabling Fund to Support Low-income Patients
  36. Incidence of Long COVID amidst Recovered Singaporeans
  37. Impact of Border Reopening on Private Drivers and Motorcycle Riders Making Trips between Singapore and Malaysia
  38. Impact of Work-from-home Arrangements on Reduction of Gender Inequalities and Increase in Female Labour Participation Rate
  39. Police Action against Contractors who Take Deposits for Renovation Works and Do Not Carry Out Tasks
  40. Impact of Upcoming Legislation for Fair Employment on Buyers of Outsourced Services
  41. Status of Renewal and Enhancement Work Scheduled for North East Line
  42. Rise in Effective Corporate Income Tax Rate that would be Equivalent to Two-percentage Point Hike in GST
  43. Potential Revenue from Possible Hikes in Personal Income Tax for Top 10% Income Bracket
  44. Raising Public Awareness of Singapore's National Interests with regard to Russia-Ukraine Conflict and Countering Misinformation
  45. Age-appropriate Discussions in Schools on Complex Foreign Policy and Security Issues
  46. Support for Mental Health Patients to Adhere to Treatments while Rehabilitating at Home
  47. Support or Counselling for Witnesses Traumatised by Acts of Violence
  48. Average Annual Cost for Mental Health Treatment at Public Health Institutions and Proposal for Use of MediSave for such Treatment
  49. Itemised Breakdown of COVID-19-related Government Expenditure
  50. Parenthood Tax Rebate and Working Mother’s Child Relief for Single Unwed Mother Divorced from Father of Child
  51. Additional Cost of Implementing Multi-tiered GST for Exemption of Basic Necessities
  52. Taxes Paid by Those with Assessable Income of More Than $320,000
  53. Proposal for Government to Lead the Way to Implement Shorter Work Shifts for Security Officers
  54. Proposal to Allow Flexibility in Processing Camera Deployment Requests
  55. Use of TraceTogether Data for Criminal Investigations
  56. Repeat Cases of Non-compliance with Safe Management Measures
  57. COVID-19 Booster Shot Requirements for International Travellers Entering Singapore
  58. Data on Number of Lactation Rooms
  59. Projected Average Ratio of Electric Vehicle (EV) Charging Points
  60. Tailgating Incidents Prosecuted in Past Three Years
  61. Home Care Services that Received ElderCare Fund Disbursements
  62. Reasons for Not Extending MediSave Usage to Health Screenings and Other Preventative Health Procedures
  63. Update on Assessment to Determine which Polyclinics and Public Health Preparedness Clinics Prescribe Paxlovid for COVID-19 Treatment
  64. Plans for Self-declaration of COVID-19-positive Status
  65. Target Waiting Time for Subsidised Patients between First and Second Specialist Patient Appointments at Public Health Institutions
  66. Occupancy Rates at Public and Private Hospitals and Capacity to Admit New Inpatients
  67. Number of Licensed Nursing Home Beds Needed for Next Five Years
  68. Utilisation of Temporary Certificates of Entitlement (TCOEs) for Motorcycles Secured
  69. Incidence of Hostile Information Campaigns Targeted at Singapore Residents Since Start of Russia-Ukraine Conflict
  70. Response to Opinion Leaders who Transmit Partly False Information which may Undermine Singapore’s Foreign Policy Positions
  71. Measures to Prevent Sanctioned Entities from Circumventing Sanctions Imposed Against Russia
  72. Update on Research Initiatives Grant under Grant for Equity Market Singapore and Notable Initiatives Developed
  73. Data on Companies Granted Exemption from Holding Licence under Payment Services Act
  74. Singapore and ASEAN's Approach and Efforts to De-escalate Violence in Russia-Ukraine Conflict
  75. Outcomes of Speed Camera Installation to Improve Enforcement Rate against Speeding Offences in Last Two Years
  76. Government's Indicators on Society's Readiness to Repeal Section 377A of Penal Code
  77. Knife-related Crimes Committed in Education Institutions and Public, Commercial and Residential Premises in Past Five Years
  78. Updates on Investigation of Driver Who Threatened to Run Down Security Officer outside Red Swastika School in January 2022
  79. Measures to Ensure Only Qualified Personnel Install Electrical Wiring and Appliances and Residual Current Circuit Breakers
  80. Plans and Long-Term Strategies to Address Rising Costs for Businesses and Cost of Living in Singapore
  81. Participating Merchants under Community Development Council Vouchers Scheme
  82. Target Number of Taxi and Private Hire Vehicles under Land Transport Master Plan 2040 and Support Measures to Alleviate Impact of Rising Oil Prices on Drivers, Cabbies and Delivery Riders
  83. Enhancing Safety of Passengers on Rear Decks of Lorries Sold and Monies Paid Out by Automotive Insurers for Accident Claims over Past Five Years
  84. Number of Errant Power-assisted Bicycle and E-scooter Riders Fined in 2021 and Effectiveness of Mandatory Theory Test
  85. Deployment of Noise Measuring Instruments at Speeding Locations Given New Vehicle Noise Standards from 2023
  86. Usage of Glue Traps to Trap and Remove Rodents
  87. Measures to Prepare and Assist Teachers at ITE to Support Students with Special Needs
  88. Strategies in Schools to Ensure Children Spot Signs of Disinformation and Online Falsehoods
  89. Complaints About Vaccination-Differentiated Safe Management Measures in Schools, JCs and Polytechnics in Past Six Months
  90. Impact of Recent Global Events on Costs of Daily Necessities and Goods and Support Measures for Needy Singaporeans
  91. Plans to Implement Use of Clear Masks in Preschool Settings to Enable Infants and Toddlers to Observe Lip Movements of Teachers in Their Language Acquisition
  92. Additional Financial Resources for Cancer Patients to Draw on under Recommended Changes by MediShield Life Council
  93. Enabling Polyclinics to Fill Prescriptions made by Private House-call Doctors and Convenient Options for Patients whose Prescriptions Are Not Carried at Pharmacies
  94. Disability Assessments for ElderShield Payouts
  95. Waiver or Review of Termination of Pregnancy Regulations in Cases of Impossibility of Survival of Unborn Child and to Reduce Anguish to Parents
  96. Number and Profile of Patients Suffering from Long COVID
  97. Number of Weeks Medical Staff Rostered for Extra Duties in Last Six Months
  98. Increase in Number of Reported Incidents of Food-related Anaphylaxis in Children and Assistance for Those from Low-income Families
  99. Reasons for Recent Data Breach of Local Retail Website and Measures to Ensure Security and Protection of Customer Data
  100. Breakdown of Households with Landline Telephone Connection by Housing and Line Type
  101. Negotiations Between Government and Singapore Press Holdings Ltd Before Establishment of SPH Media Trust
  102. Review of Household Income Ceiling for Enhanced CPF Housing Grant for Purchase of HDB Resale Flats for First-time Buyers to Enhance Housing Options for Young Couples
  103. Reported Cases of "Water Hammering" in Water Pipes
  104. Number of Residential Units Transacted in First Two Months of 2022 from Latest Round of Property Cooling Measures
  105. Success of CBD Incentive Scheme in Rejuvenating Singapore's City Centre
  106. Population of Wild Boars and Monkeys and Actions Taken to Manage Increased Sightings in Residential Areas
  107. Registered Companies in Singapore Not Hiring Work Pass Holders for Past Five Years
  108. Penalties for Employers Not Providing Migrant Domestic Workers with Day Off Once a Month at End 2022
  109. Guidelines for Employers of Aged, Pregnant or Disabled Employees on Mandated Breaks
  110. Number of Employment Pass Holders Earning More Than $5,000 in 2019, 2020 and 2021
  111. Number of S Pass Holders Earning More Than $3,000 in 2019, 2020 and 2021
  112. Update on Actions Taken Against Facility Management Firm of Hillview Heights Condominium on Discriminatory Clauses in September 2021 Tender for Security Services
  113. Mandating Delivery Platforms Not to Penalise or Remove Incentives for Riders Choosing Not to Work During Inclement Weather
  114. Number of Unvaccinated Employees Ceasing Employment in Last Three Months
  115. Clarification by Minister for Manpower
  116. Clarification by Senior Minister of State for Sustainability and the Environment